Jason King Due to be Sentenced for Crossbow Attack and Stabbing Incident

Jason King, 54, is set to face sentencing for his crimes after a 13-month wait. The defendant, from Downley, went on a rampage on May 10, 2024, stabbing his neighbor and shooting at police officers with a crossbow. The sentencing, initially scheduled for January 31, has been postponed multiple times, with the latest hearing rescheduled for August 20, subject to change.

Key Takeaways:

• Jason King stabbed his neighbor in the stomach with a knife on May 10, 2024, following a disagreement about an undisclosed topic.
• King then shot at police officers with a crossbow from an upstairs window, prompting the deployment of armed officers to the scene.
• King was eventually shot by an armed officer in the abdomen and taken to a nearby hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
• The defendant pleaded guilty to section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon (crossbow), and possession of a bladed article in September of the same year.
• Two other charges on the indictment, criminal damage and cultivation of cannabis, will lie on file.

Statistics:

• The incident occurred on May 10, 2024, at approximately 6 pm.
• King was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was discharged 10 days later.
• The forensic team remained at the scene for around two days after the incident.

Sources:

• Thames Valley Police
• Aylesbury Crown Court